American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee
Coverage of American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
The family of Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify law enforcement's account of the incident. Memphis police stated the National Guard members, part of a crime-fighting patrol, shot Tyrin after he allegedly turned toward them with a gun while fleeing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats and advocacy groups are calling for transparency and an end to the federal task force's presence.
- Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign
Trump's Memphis crime taskforce is accused by the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee of using immense force and intimidation tactics, including tailing cars, surveilling homes, and falsely arresting a community observer.